Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 6 and 7 / 'The Tempest' Suite No. 2
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Once again, Naxos scores big with this collection of two of Jean Sibelius's greatest symphonies, the 6th and the 7th. Maestro Petri Sakari's predilection is to take the 6th at a somewhat accelerated pace, especially in the first and the third movements, injecting an unexpectedly playful element to the music. It's almost as if Sakari is intentionally recalling some of the same playful elements in the 5th Symphony and holding them over into the 6th. Symphony No. 7, however, is more moderated in its pacing, keeping with the standard performance tempos most conductors, living and dead, have imposed. Between the two symphonies is the second suite from The Tempest, which provides an upbeat segue to the more meditative 7th Symphony that follows. All in all, another fine release from Naxos. --Paul Cook
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 6 and 7 / 'The Tempest' Suite No. 2, Music, Jean Sibelius, Petri Sakari, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, 20th/21st Century Symphony, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Orchestral, Orchestral & Symphonic, Suite for Orchestra, Symphonic
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Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 6 and 7 / 'The Tempest' Suite No. 2
Manufacturer: Naxos
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Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00004YYQQ
Release Date: 2000-11-21 |
Tracks:
- Sym No.6 in d, Op.104: Allegro Molto Moderato
- Sym No.6 in d, Op.104: Allegretto Moderato
- Sym No.6 in d, Op.104: Poco Vivace
- Sym No.6 in d, Op.104: Allegro Molto
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Chorus Of The Winds
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Intermezzo
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Dance Of The Nymphs
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Prospero
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Song I & II
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Miranda
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': The Naiads
- Ste No.2, Op.109 No.3 'The Tempest': Dance Episode
- Sym No.7 in C, Op.105
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Once again, Naxos scores big with this collection of two of Jean Sibelius's greatest symphonies, the 6th and the 7th. Maestro Petri Sakari's predilection is to take the 6th at a somewhat accelerated pace, especially in the first and the third movements, injecting an unexpectedly playful element to the music. It's almost as if Sakari is intentionally recalling some of the same playful elements in the 5th Symphony and holding them over into the 6th. Symphony No. 7, however, is more moderated in its pacing, keeping with the standard performance tempos most conductors, living and dead, have imposed. Between the two symphonies is the second suite from The Tempest, which provides an upbeat segue to the more meditative 7th Symphony that follows. All in all, another fine release from Naxos. --Paul Cook
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Sibelius on Naxos.......2007-03-08
This is a very nice coupling of Sibelius' last two Symphonies. Petri Sakari conducts the Iceland Symphony Orchestra in very fine fashion. They play with a heartwarming fervour, especially the woodwinds. The outer movements of No. 6 have plenty of fire. The performance of Sibelius single-movement 7th is no less attractive. Gramophone Magazine gave this recording their monthly Editor's Choice Award. The Penguin Guide gave this 3 stars, which is "an outstanding performance and recording in every way". Also, the French magazine La Monde de la Musique gave it their highest "Special Award CHOC symbol". As if not enough, Naxos throws in a very likable account of the rarely heard Second Suite from Sibelius' 1925 incidental music from The Tempest. At a wonderful low price, Naxos provides an excellent 71-plus minutes from the great Finnish composer. Warmly recommended.
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